El-Hassan Youth Award program celebrated graduation of 21 young participants, who took part in 2022 Bronze level in the camp held in ancient Petra city.
In a statement released on Saturday, the organizers said the 3-day training program, which saw participation of Amman-based International Academy students, featured long-distance walks, map reading skills and compass use.
The participants also passed various training activities aimed to acquire positive thinking skills, get acquainted with Jordan’s history and practice cuisine cooking recipes in the desert to ensure self-reliance, survival and perseverance.
According to the statement, the participants were assessed on training, endurance, leadership and teamwork criteria, and all participants passed requirements of this outdoor activity at an “outstanding” level.
The award’s director, Samar Kaldani, lauded government departments’ efforts to ensure success of this “distinguished” camp, foremost are Public Security Directorate (PSD), General Command of Jordan Armed Forces (JAF), Ministry of Tourism, Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) and International Academy-Amman.
SOURCE: JORDAN NEWS AGENCY